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Former Astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. Will Receive XCEL Award At The 2026 XCEL Summit
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (255+ words) Harris will be honored for his decades-long contributions to science, education, and leadership during the conference Former NASA astronaut and physician Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. will receive an XCEL Award at the 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit for Men, taking place…...
Just How Ubiquitous Will Artificial Intelligence Get?
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (331+ words) The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People Just How Ubiquitous Will Artificial Intelligence Get? Robert F. Smith's Prediction Will Astonish You Robert F. Smith, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, which has more…...
HBCU Founders To Make History With First Pitch Competition In Times Square
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (306+ words) Venture for T. H. E. M. announced that it will partner with'The DM Firm and the'Times Square Alliance for the inaugural HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square Morgan State alums and entrepreneurship leaders are set to bring a first-of-its-kind HBCU startup pitch competition to…...
From the Hardwood to Hollywood's AI Frontier: Carmelo Anthony's Next Big Play
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (407+ words) The partnership signals a structural shift in how sports figures leverage their personal brands. Basketball Hall of Famer-turned-entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony is pivoting from the hardwood to Hollywood's next frontier, positioning his production company as a cornerstone player at the intersection…...
Black Lawmakers Block Controversial NCAA NIL Bill
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) Selena Hill is an award-winning multimedia journalist, media executive, and storyteller who has interviewed over 100 industry leaders across politics, business, and entertainment. As the Director of Multiplatform Content at BLACK ENTERPRISE, she conducts high-profile interviews with the likes of VP…...
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Reports Growing Need For Male Mentors In San Antonio
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (336+ words) The organization said many boys remain on a waiting list for months in hopes of being matched with a positive adult role model." Nearly 400 boys across San Antonio are currently waiting to be paired with adult male mentors through Big…...
From Gridiron to Ivy: Collin Johnson Retires To Join Elite Wave of NFL Academics
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (277+ words) At MIT Sloan, Johnson will pursue an MBA, joining a distinct group of NFL players who transitioned from professional sports to elite academic institutions While announcing he'd be enrolling at the highly prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Northeast…...
Damon Dash Launches Dash Records With Call For Emerging Creatives
2+ day, 39+ min ago (310+ words) Hip-hop entrepreneur Damon Dash is making another move into the music business with the launch of Dash Records, a new creative venture aimed at discovering emerging talent across multiple industries. The announcement was madethrough Instagram over Memorial Day weekendas Dash…...
Cardi B Expands Her Empire As The New Face Of Luxury Resale Platform FASHIONPHILE
2+ day, 40+ min ago (333+ words) The collaboration centers on the company's new "Get Your Bag"campaign, which highlights the growing demand for pre-owned luxury accessories Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is adding another fashion partnership to her growing business portfolio after luxury resale platform FASHIONPHILEnamed the…...
From the Streets to the C-Suites
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (160+ words) At the 2025 XCEL Summit for Men, John Hope Bryant says African Americans have contributed to the success of our country from the beginning. From the Streets to the C-Suites John Hope Bryant looks for the rainbow that follows the storm…...